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More sites: Aggregators, news systems, minis

This site list was last updated in June 2010. The list led to the establishment of Block by Block, a network of community news sites. Michele's List has been incorporated into the Block by Block website and updates are posted there.

Aggregators curate links and headlines from other sources. While curation provides a valuable service, our study is focused on sites that originate news.

Windy Citizen is Brad Flora's aggregation site that pulls together a mix of offbeat news and serious political debate in Chicago. Topics: Politics, local government, schools, transportation. Revenue: Advertising. About Windy Citizen.

Outside.in aggregates micro local content. This post by Mathew Ingram that describes Outside.in and contrasts it with Patch, AOL's local news system that creates highly local original content.

Local news systems - These are highly local, low cost sites created with a regional or national template, often by a corporation. In taking the temperature of the news ecosystem, it is important to note that corporations are interested in micro local news and the local advertising they may draw. What do they know that established news organizations don't? We're not studying these systems in depth but we may include some of their sites on the Micro local list.

OnMilwaukee.com is a daily online magazine and city guide for arts and entertainment in the Milwaukee area. Topics: Arts, entertainment, dining, marketplace, family, sports, politics. Revenue: Advertising. About OnMilwaukee.com.

Patch, owned by America Online, is a newcomer to micro local with with sites in the Northeast, and very big expansion plans. Here's Ken Doctor's take on Patch.

NEW! Community Impact operates eight local news sites (with companion monthly print publications) in central and southwest Texas. Founded in 2005 with three employees, the company now has more than 60 on staff. Topics: Local News. Revenue: Advertising, print subscriptions. About Community Impact.

To be added: Patch, YourHub, Metblogs

Mini sites typically are run by one or two people. They tend to be idiosyncratic in the selection of stories they cover and not highly aggressive in finding revenue.

SkokieNet in Illinois is operated by the Skokie public library and invites users to contribute stories, photos and calendar listings. Topics: A wide range of local news and events. Revenue: Not clear beyond public library support.